Bihar Government Takes Action After Gandak Flood Damage, Suspends Seven Engineers
Bihar suspends seven engineers for negligence in flood management following Gandak River flooding, emphasizing accountability in disaster response. Bihar Government Takes Action After Gandak Flood Damage, Suspends Seven Engineers
Sharad Vivek Sagar left the US after his education and returned to Bihar despite friends questioning why he would give up a high-paying American career. Years later, his joking promise to return when the US President invited him came true when Barack Obamas White House invited him to the 2016 South by South Lawn event.
Sangram Kumar Singh, the station house officer of Maker Police Station in Bihar, was suspended for indiscipline. He was filmed brandishing a pistol while distributing flood relief materials to affected citizens. The incident was widely circulated on social media, prompting an official statement from Saran's police department. Almost 9.87 lakh people faced distress due to the floods impacting multiple districts.
Teachers Urged to Combat Privatization and Centralization of Education in Bihar
Teachers in Bihar are called to unite against the privatization and centralization of education during a seminar in Patna. Teachers Urged to Combat Privatization and Centralization of Education in Bihar
Foreign Pilgrims Experience Spiritual Heritage at Bihars Gaya During Pitra Paksha Mela
Foreign pilgrims from various countries participate in rituals at Gaya, experiencing Indias spiritual and cultural heritage during Pitra Paksha Mela. Foreign Pilgrims Experience Spiritual Heritage at Bihars Gaya During Pitra Paksha Mela
The Bihar government has appointed Naval Kishore Chaudhary as the new Executive Director of the State Health Committee amid administrative changes. Bihar Government Reshuffles Administrative Roles, Appoints Naval Kishore Chaudhary as Executive Director of State Health Committee
Ex-Army jawan, Bihar man held over Pak espionage
Council polls: 5-seat face-off deepens RJD-Cong differences
Nishant seeks votes for JD(U)s Neeraj Kumar
Over 100 flood-damaged NHAI roads repaired in Patna
Volleyball competition held at Holy Mission Secondary School
WRD suspends seven engineers over flood-fighting lapses
Mute-deaf boy goes missing from govt shelter home in city, probe ordered
New Double-Line Rail Bridge in Mokama Enhances Connectivity Between North and South Bihar
A new double-line rail bridge in Mokama is set to improve rail connectivity between North and South Bihar, facilitating smoother transport. New Double-Line Rail Bridge in Mokama Enhances Connectivity Between North and South Bihar
JD(U) outreach on Ganga water treaty from tomorrow
SI aspirants plan protest march to CM residence today
2 days after Bihar girl was swept away in Damodar, body found
Pitru Paksha 2026: Germany, Ghana & Russia devotees perform Pind Daan for ancestors in Bihar's Gaya
Foreign devotees from Germany, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Ghana and other countries performed Pind Daan and Tarpan at Bihar's Gaya Ji during the Pitru Paksha Mahasangam Mela. The pilgrims visited the Falgu River, Vishnupad Temple and sacred Pind VedIs to honour their departed loved ones.
27,000 ponds rejuvenated since 2019: Govt
Negligence alleged in death of two pregnant women at Bihars Jamui hospital
High drama as video of Minister Shreyasi Singh shouting at Jamui Sadar Hospital management goes viral; District Magistrate forms a three-member team to probe the deaths
Film trick fails, man held for fathers murder
2 Including Retired Army Jawan Arrested In Assam Over Pak Intelligence Links
Abhishek Singh, a resident of Bihar's Purba Champaran district, was arrested from a rented house in Guwahati's Satgaon during an operation conducted by the Assam STF.
Tejashwi vows full-scale battle against NDA govt
Assam Police arrest man for allegedly spying for Pakistan intelligence operative
In a significant espionage bust, Assam Police arrested Abhishek Kumar Singh, linked to a Pakistan Intelligence Operative. The operation occurred overnight on October 3-4, 2026, after receiving critical intelligence. Singh, from Purba Champaran, Bihar, was found in a rented property in Guwahati, where police seized numerous incriminating items. Investigations continue to reveal the potential implications of Singh's actions.
Water metro plan moves ahead, two cruise terminals planned in Patna
Ex-Jan Suraaj candidate held over rifle case
Ensuring 7th Pay Commission benefits for teachers is Jan Suraaj's guarantee: Prashant Kishor
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 4 (IANS) Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor, participating in the 'Teacher Dialogue' programme in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, said that ensuring 7th Pay Commission pay scale for all categories of teachers in Bihar, before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, is a guarantee of his party. He assured that the decades-old issue faced by 'unaided' teachers would be resolved and their status regularised while noting that the teaching community in Bihar was divided into various categories, including contractual, special and guest teachers. Reiterating Jan Suraaj's pledge to ensure the 7th Pay Commission scale for all teachers, Kishor said that state-level standards would be established regarding the deployment of teachers for non-academic duties, thereby preventing district-level officials from arbitrarily assigning such tasks to them, emphasising the need to end their 'exploitation'. Regarding the Graduates' constituency election, Kishor added that if Jan Suraaj candidate B. Mohan wins, the movement would take responsibility for securing employment for 10,000 educated, unemployed youths. He said that Shyam Nandan Yadav would champion the cause of teachers, while B. Mohan would serve as the voice of graduates. Speaking about the Janata Dal-United (JD-U), Kishor remarked that former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was the party's true strength and with him becoming politically inactive, the JD-U has no future. He alleged that the JD-U in Bihar is being controlled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and claimed that the party's merger with it, within the next three to four years, is inevitable. Sooner or later, the JD-U will be weakened to such an extent that it will either become the BJP's 'B-team' or merge into the BJP, Kishor said, adding that he could be held accountable if this prediction did not come true. Responding to the JD-U's questioning of Jan Suraaj regarding its lack of power and its promises including the 7th Pay Commission, Kishor said that although Jan Suraaj is not in power, its advocacy led to the elderly pension being raised from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100 and the Student Credit Card limit being restored to Rs 4 lakh from Rs 2 lakh.
Woman jumps into canal to save husband, both drown in Nalanda
Gaya social activist performs collective pind daan for victims of major tragedies
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4,(IANS) Countering the allegations made by the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said on Sunday that Congress' latest actions were an insult to the mandate of the people of the nation. He added that the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first non-Congress party in India's history to win with a clear majority in 2014 and that Kharge was trying to call that party 'illegal'. Recently Kharge made remarks demanding the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, saying that all the elections were illegal and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Ministers of all the BJP-ruled states were illegal. Mallikarjun Kharge, a leader so senior that he is even older than Rahul Gandhi's father, why does he want to own Rahul Gandhi Ji's deranged mindset? And with all due humility, I want to ask Kharge Ji that when your election took place, not one, but several Congress leaders had asked to at least provide the list of the Electoral College, that is, at least provide the list of the electoral board. But Congress did not provide it, Trivedi said. So the first question that arises is that your (Mallikarjun Kharge's) election to the post of Congress President itself is illegal. Remember the second scene when there was the nomination of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Ji or Rahul Gandhi Ji. Everyone would remember that video where other family members were sitting inside the nomination room, but Kharge Ji was not even allowed to enter because it was believed that if he entered, it would become illegal, the BJP MP added. He said that the entire Congress should apologise for their words. He noted that before 2001, Congress had already vanished from certain states of India. He said that Congress had not won in Tamil Nadu since 1967, despite the state having 39 Lok Sabha seats, nor has it won in Bengal since 1977, where it holds 42 seats. Furthermore, the party (Congress) has vanished from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar since 1990. Challenging the Opposition, Trivedi asked, Are you trying to call the BJP government -- which won with a clear majority- illegal? Mr. Kharge, I want to name those states where Congress could never make a comeback. Reportedly, Mallikarjun Kharge demanded fresh polls on Saturday, saying that since all the elections are illegal and that all the Ministers of the Cabinet, including Prime Minister Modi, were illegal, fresh polls should be conducted using ballots.
Assam STF Arrests Bihar Man Over Alleged Pakistan Espionage Links
The Assam STF has arrested a 31-year-old Bihar resident in Guwahati for allegedly sharing sensitive information related to security forces with a Pakistani intelligence operative. The arrest followed inputs from Military Intelligence, with investigators recovering a mobile phone, SIM cards and documents during the operation.
Dipankar Bhattacharya questions Bihar Assembly Speaker over BJP MLAs continued membership
The CPI(ML)L general secretary cited the case of MLA Manoj Manzil, whose membership was revoked immediately after conviction, to question why Speaker Prem Kumar has taken no decision on BJP MLA Raju Singhs conviction in a celebratory firing case
Muzaffarpur woman alleges assault by cop; inquiry ordered
Lok Sabha speaker to attend CUSB convocation on Oct 12
Road accident victims to get cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh
Minor alleges molestation, FIR against 5 in Kaimur
Facts over fearmongering: BJP counters Cong over 13 crore 'deletions', shares 'explainer' on SIR
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Amid widespread controversy over the discrepancies in the Election Commission's 'flawed and partisan' Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and Opposition's clamour for action, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday issued a detailed rebuttal of charges while accusing Congress, the principal opposition party, of resorting to 'fearmongering'. BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde shared an 'explainer' video on his X account, to counter and debunk the litany of charges against the Election Commission (EC) and also reject accusations of ruling BJP's involvement in the whole episode. The 'explainer' video addresses slew of issues ranging from 13 crore voter deletions, purported changes in Form-6, alteration in ECINET format, among many others. The 13 crore names were not deleted -- they were flagged for verification in categories such as deceased, absent, transferred, or duplicate. The final action takes place after the processing of claims, objections, and appeals, BJP leader Tawde said, recently appointed as the party's Uttar Pradesh In-charge. Giving break-up of the proposed deletions in draft electoral rolls, it explains that about 2.6 crore voters were recorded dead, three crore absent at given address, 6.3 crore permanently shifted to different locations and one crore duplicate voters were registered. It also adds that the detailed information was shared with about 20 lakh booth level agents of all parties. No changes were made to alter Form-6. All three Election Commissioners were in consonance on the additional details added with the Form-6 and it had the approval of Supreme Court, it claims. The 'explainer' video also rejects claims of centralisation, saying that there was no structural change in the framework and the local EC staff, including Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) were fully equipped to handle voters' request at local level. The BJP leader accused the Congress of indulging in fearmongering, in a bid to conceal the facts and also urged people to follow the facts rather than getting swayed by Opposition's 'lies and fakery'. Saying that SIR's objective is to include every voter and not disenfranchise anyone, it informs that 2.3 crore new Gen-Z voters have been added so far since the SIR drive started last year and today, the total strength of Gen-Z voters stands at 17.3 crore. Dismissing the 'vote chori' allegations as means to befool and mislead the electorate, it says the poll panel always acted within the statutory powers and the SIR drive in all states that went to polls (Bihar and West Bengal) were duly upheld by the apex court.
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 4 (IANS) The political battle for Patna Graduates' constituency in the Bihar Legislative Council elections got a fresh twist on Sunday, with state Minister and Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar throwing his weight behind party nominee Neeraj Kumar and coming out in the open to appeal for his victory with a huge margin. The development assumes significance because Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MLA Anant Singh, also a former aide of Nitish Kumar, has openly backed Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) candidate Anuj Singh for Patna Graduates' seat, bring to fore the sharp differences within the party. Notably, Anuj has been fielded by JSP founder Prashant Kishor while Neeraj is Kumar is the official JD-U nominee. Anant Kumar, the JD-U MLA from Mokama, has already announced his full support for Anuj, defying the party line. A meeting of JD-U leaders and workers was held at the party office in Patna, ahead of the nomination filing scheduled for Monday. Workers associated with the Patna Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies were specifically invited to the meeting. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Nishant Kumar spelled out party's stance and appealed for support to Neeraj Kumar, saying that he is the NDA candidate from the seat. I appeal to all graduate and teacher voters in Patna to ensure massive victory for our NDA candidate. Neeraj ji has been associated with the party since the 'Samata' era. He is a socialist and has been a dedicated party worker. He has always remained committed to the party's ideology. I urge you to ensure that Neeraj ji wins by a huge margin, he said. He also added that voting for Neeraj Kumar would effectively mean carrying forward the work done by former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the last 20 years and the ongoing development initiatives under the leadership of current Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. He urged the party workers to put their full strength into ensuring the victory of official NDA candidates across all seats. Notably, the JD-U MLA Anant Singh has been campaigning against Neeraj Kumar and in support of Anuj Singh, the Jan Suraaj candidate for Patna Graduates' constituency seat. With Nishant coming out in support of Neeraj Kumar, it is seen as an indication of the JD-U top leadership's stance regarding party MLA Anant Singh. Prior to this, Neeraj Kumar had also met former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Bihar JD-U President Umesh Kushwaha has also termed Anant Singh's defiance as 'incorrect' and said that the party's top leadership is monitoring the entire situation.
Rly launches weeklong water quality check drive in ER
Tech being used for devotees convenience
Where faith meets the path to salvation
Pitripaksh Mela in Gaya swells as pilgrims seek ancestral peace
Prashant Kishor Promises 7th Pay Commission for All Teachers Before Elections in Bihar
Prashant Kishor vows to implement the 7th pay commission for all teachers in Bihar before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Prashant Kishor Promises 7th Pay Commission for All Teachers Before Elections in Bihar
Nishant Kumar Backs Neeraj Kumar for Patna Graduate Seat in Bihar Elections
Nishant Kumar publicly supports Neeraj Kumar as the NDA candidate for the Patna graduate seat, urging voters for a significant win. Nishant Kumar Backs Neeraj Kumar for Patna Graduate Seat in Bihar Elections
'What has changed in 17 years?': Rahul Gandhi hits out at BJP over Bihar flood crisis
Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Bihars Flood Management Amid Ongoing Crisis
Rahul Gandhi slams the BJP government over Bihars annual flood crisis, questioning their response to the disaster affecting millions. Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Bihars Flood Management Amid Ongoing Crisis
'Row over supremacy': 3 stabbed to death, 1 injured after two groups clash in Bihar
Nepal to deliberate on granting menstrual leave to women civil servants
Digital Desk | Kathmandu, Oct 4 (IANS) The Nepali government has proposed granting menstrual leave to female civil servants by amending the Civil Service Act 1992. The government has included menstrual leave as one of the leave facilities for civil servants in the Bill to Amend and Consolidate Laws Relating to the Federal Civil Service, which was registered at the Federal Parliament Secretariat later this week. If the bill becomes law, Nepal will become one of a handful of countries to provide menstrual leave to civil servants. South Korea and Japan are among the other countries that have provisions for menstrual leave, while most countries do not provide such leave for women government employees. In India, the Central Civil Services leave framework does not provide a separate entitlement to menstrual leave. In March 2026, the Supreme Court of India declined to impose a nationwide menstrual-leave policy, while allowing the government to consider the issue after consultation. Some Indian states also offer limited menstrual leave; for example, Bihar and Odisha give two days per month to government employees. According to the bill, female employees will continue to be entitled to casual leave, home leave, sick leave, study leave and extraordinary leave, like other employees. In addition, the bill proposes that they will be entitled to menstrual leave, maternity leave, childbirth leave and maternity care leave. The bill does not specify the conditions for menstrual leave, including how many days they could take leave when they undergo menstruation. The Nepali government's move comes at a time when the representation of women in Nepal's civil service has been growing rapidly over the past two decades. In 2007, an amendment to the Civil Service Act 1993 established a legal framework requiring 45 per cent reservation in civil service positions for underrepresented groups, with 33 per cent of the reserved positions allocated to women. The law has had a significant impact on the representation of women and other underrepresented groups in the country's civil service. According to the Nepali government's Economic Survey 2025-26, the number of female employees working in government entities across the three tiers of government and registered with the Department of Civil Personnel Records (Nijamati Kitabkhana) reached 30.0 per cent by mid-March 2026, up from around 8 per cent in 2008.
Bihar Man Dies After Flood Relief Packet Dropped From Helicopter Hits Him
The incident took place on Friday afternoon near a relief camp in Parshurampur village in Amnour police station area. The victim has been identified as Anil Kumar Singh, who was a resident of the same village.
Bihar Congress Appoints Ajay Kumar Paswan as New Media Head
The Bihar Congress has appointed Ajay Kumar Paswan as the new head of its media and publicity department, marking a significant organizational change. Bihar Congress Appoints Ajay Kumar Paswan as New Media Head
Pappu Yadav Criticizes Bihar MLC Elections Amidst Rifts Between RJD and Congress
Pappu Yadav condemns the Bihar MLC elections, alleging that criminals and mafia are being favored in the candidate selection process. Pappu Yadav Criticizes Bihar MLC Elections Amidst Rifts Between RJD and Congress
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas 2027 to be held in Kolkata
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) The 19th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention will be held from January 7 to 9, 2027, in West Bengal's Kolkata, officials have said. The Convention will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with the West Bengal government and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Convention will also have a Youth PBD segment. The event will bring together Indian diaspora members, young diaspora leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, academics, innovators and other stakeholders from across the world, according to the officials. The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is celebrated to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who returned to India from South Africa on January 09, 1915. According to the MEA, the 19th edition of this flagship diaspora engagement event will build on the success of previous editions to foster the deep connections of the Indian diaspora with India, celebrating their contributions to India and to the world. Further details of the Convention, including registration and programme, will be shared soon. The local Indian Embassy or Consulate can be contacted for any immediate enquiries, the MEA said. The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention was first instituted in 2003 during the tenure of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It was conceived as a formal mechanism to connect with and recognise the overseas Indian community and to strengthen their engagement with India. Since 2015, the MEA has revised the format of the event by organising the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention as a biennial gathering, with theme-based conferences held in the intervening years. This approach enables more focused discussions on specific areas of interest and fosters meaningful interaction and networking among members of the global Indian diaspora. Over the years, the Convention has facilitated the exchange of knowledge, skills and experiences across sectors, strengthening India's ties with its diaspora. President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Awards and preside over the Valedictory Session. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honour conferred on a Non-Resident Indian, a Person of Indian Origin, or an organisation or institution established and run by them. The award recognises contributions by members of the Indian diaspora towards enhancing India's image abroad, supporting India's causes and working for the welfare of local Indian communities.
Minor Dispute Between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar to Be Resolved, Say NDA Leaders
NDA leaders downplay the conflict between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar, asserting that all issues will be resolved ahead of the Bihar MLC elections. Minor Dispute Between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar to Be Resolved, Say NDA Leaders
A mother travelling from Bihar to Bengaluru with her 2-year-old son praised Indian Railways pantry staff for preparing oats for her toddler during the long train journey. She shared how the staff quickly cooked the meal within five minutes and willingly helped her. Her Instagram post drew attention online, with users sharing similar experiences of railway staff assisting parents travelling with young children.
Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Sunday questioned the flood relief measures in Bihar, claiming that essential facilities were missing in flood-affected areas of Chhapra and urging the Centre to provide Rs 5,000 crore in relief assistance. Speaking about the flood situation in Bihar, Yadav said he had been in Chhapra for three days and claimed that there were no generators, polythene sheets, community kitchens, medical facilities or hand pumps in the affected areas. I have been in Chhapra for three days. There are no generators, no polythene sheets, no community kitchens, no medical facilities, and no hand pumps. Pappu Yadav had to provide a hundred hand pumps. I had to provide bathroom facilities and arrange for polythene sheets and generators. We had to install more than 50 generators along the embankment, he told ANI. Questioning the response of MPs, MLAs, and the Centre, Yadav said, Where were the MPs and MLAs? The Centre is completely unaware. Drawing comparisons with flood situa...
Violence Erupts in Bihar as Three Youths Killed in Stabbing Incident
A violent clash in Saran, Bihar, results in three deaths and one serious injury, prompting police intervention to restore order. Violence Erupts in Bihar as Three Youths Killed in Stabbing Incident
Seven bodies found in flood-hit Saran
3 held, 108 passports seized in raid on consultancy firm
Two from Bihar arrested for cheating & robbing passengers in Chennai by posing as railway staff
'I love money': Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal opens up on wealth creation in Aap Ki Adalat
Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal is a well-known industrialist. Coming from a Marwari family in Bihar's Patna, Anil Agarwal had a small aluminium conductor business, but his net worth is now estimated at USD 5.8...
Ensure uninterrupted power supply during Durga Puja: Govt
Biada approves land for 12 industrial units
Govt revises essential drug list, adds specialised drugs and medical devices
MLC polls expose fresh rifts within India Bloc
Post the 2025 assembly elections in Bihar, the relationship between the RJD and Congress is strained. The RJD's unilateral announcement of candidates for six MLC seats sparked conflict, prompting Congress to position its candidates for five seats, resulting in four direct electoral battles. The RJD argues that Congress's success hinges on its support, while Congress is determined to fortify its presence independently.
Man, nephew die as pickup van rams autorickshaw in Rohtas
Regular eye examination key to glaucoma prevention: Experts
Araria Liquor Truck Accident Draws Crowd Despite Bihar Alcohol Ban
Araria (Bihar), October 3 : Araria liquor truck accident videos circulating on social media appear to show residents collecting bottles from a damaged mini-truck near Kharhat Toll Plaza, despite Bihars prohibition on alcohol. According to media reports, the Assam-registered vehicle was carrying liquor when it struck a road divider on Friday. After information about its [] The post Araria Liquor Truck Accident Draws Crowd Despite Bihar Alcohol Ban appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Gaya marks 162nd foundation day with cultural event
Two girls feared drowned in Kao river
NASA report shows how Nepal rains triggered Bihar floods: Minister
Council polls: RJD, Congress set for direct fights on 4 seats
Two get life imprisonment in Kaimur murder case
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inspected the Ankur Biochem Private Limited ethanol plant, currently under construction in the Chakai block of Jamui district on Saturday. During the inspection, officials briefed the Chief Minister i about the plant's construction work and the project's progress. Officials stated that production at the plant would commence by March 2027. Following the inspection, a review meeting was held at the ethanol plant premises, chaired by the Chief Minister, Samrat Chaudhary. According to a press release, during the meeting, Jamui District Magistrate Naveen gave a presentation providing detailed information about the Ankur Biochem Private Limited ethanol plant, noting that this project is one of Asia's largest grain-based ethanol plants. It is being developed on a 105-acre site. The plant will have a production capacity of 1,000 kilolitres per day, enabling the daily production of approximately 10 lakh litres of ethanol. A 20-megawatt captive power generat...
Man held for killing wife, attacking aunt in Vaishali
PMC to hold property tax camps across wards
Man dies at AIIMS-Patna; family donates liver, kidneys & corneas
IRCTC case: Delhi court defers framing of charges against Lalu, kin
Man dies after relief packet dropped from helicopter falls on his head in Bihars Saran
Police identified the man as Anil Kumar Singh. His son Avinash Pratap Singh says the helicopter was dropping relief materials in bulk, and one of the packets hit his fathers head and another his chest. Saran is one of the six Bihar districts affected by the flooding of the Gandak River
PMC readies immersion sites ahead of Durga Puja
Bihar Farmers to Receive Crop Damage Compensation Before Durga Puja
Bihar government plans to disburse crop damage compensation to flood-affected farmers ahead of Durga Puja, ensuring timely relief. Bihar Farmers to Receive Crop Damage Compensation Before Durga Puja
Bihar: Manjhi suggests use of seized liquor for sanitiser production
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 3 (IANS) Union MSME Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) patron Jitan Ram Manjhi has suggested that the Bihar government explore alternative uses for liquor seized under the states prohibition laws instead of destroying the confiscated stock. Speaking to reporters in Gaya on Saturday, Jitan Ram Manjhi suggested that seized liquor could potentially be processed for use in manufacturing sanitisers and other products, subject to applicable laws, safety requirements and technical feasibility. Jitan Ram Manjhi said the government could collect the seized liquor and explore ways to put it to productive use. According to him, such an approach could reduce wastage and potentially generate revenue for the state. His suggestion comes against the backdrop of the continued seizure of illicit liquor under Bihars prohibition regime. Any proposal to process confiscated liquor into sanitisers or other products would require compliance with regulatory requirements and appropriate safety and quality standards. Jitan Ram Manjhi has previously called for a review of the implementation of Bihars prohibition policy, while maintaining that the objective of prohibition itself was not necessarily wrong. In April 2026, he said the policy required a review of its implementation and raised concerns about its impact on economically weaker sections and the circulation of spurious liquor. In February, the Bihar government rejected calls for a review of the prohibition law, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary stating that there was no proposal to reconsider the policy. The Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act came into force in April 2016 and prohibits the manufacture, sale and consumption of liquor in the state. Jitan Ram Manjhis latest suggestion adds another dimension to the continuing debate over the handling of confiscated liquor in Bihar. While he has proposed using the seized stock for sanitisers and other useful products, any such move would depend on the governments assessment of its legal, technical and safety implications.
Bihar: Liquor seized from Muzaffarpur medical shop, seven detained in Gopalganj
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 3 (IANS) Despite Bihars prohibition law, authorities continue to report seizures of illicit liquor across the state. In two separate operations, police in Muzaffarpur and the Excise Department in Gopalganj seized liquor allegedly being transported and stored illegally. In Muzaffarpur, police recovered more than 120 litres of Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from a medical shop in the Turki police station area and arrested the shop operator. Acting on a tip-off on the evening of Oct 2, police raided Gupta Medical Hall in the Turki police station area. During the search, officers allegedly found liquor stored on the premises alongside medicines. Police seized 120.415 litres of IMFL, including brands such as Kingfisher Beer, Royal Stag, Imperial Blue and McDowells. The shop operator, Sharatchandra Gupta, was arrested on the spot. Police said an FIR has been registered against him and further legal proceedings have been initiated. SDPO (West-2) Animesh Chandra Gyani shared details of the operation during a press conference on Saturday. The raid was conducted by a team led by Turki SHO Sentu Kumar and Sub-Inspector Sakendra Kumar. Police are also investigating the alleged supply chain and other aspects of the liquor trade. In a separate operation in Gopalganj, the Excise Department seized a large quantity of foreign liquor from a Bolero vehicle near Pahadpur village under Kuchaikot police station. Acting on a tip-off and on the instructions of Excise Superintendent Amritesh Kumar Jha, an Excise Department team was conducting vehicle checks in the area when it stopped and searched the Bolero on Saturday. Officials said liquor was allegedly concealed inside the vehicle in a manner intended to avoid detection. Six women and one man were travelling in the vehicle at the time. All seven occupants were detained for questioning after the liquor was recovered. The Excise Department seized both the vehicle and the recovered liquor and initiated further proceedings. Officials are examining the alleged backwards and forward linkages of the Gopalganj case to determine where the liquor originated and where it was allegedly being transported. The investigations in both cases are ongoing, and further action will depend on the evidence gathered by the police and the Excise Department.
Madhubani shopkeeper stabbed after refusing cigarette on credit
BJP re-nominates Naval Kishore Yadav for Patna Teachers' seat for Bihar MLC polls
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again fielded Naval Kishore Yadav from the Patna Teachers' constituency for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections, giving him an opportunity to contest the seat for a sixth consecutive term. Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi handed over the nomination-related documents to Yadav on Saturday and extended his best wishes for the election. Saraogi said the NDA had entered the electoral contest with full organisational strength and a determination to win. The BJP had announced Yadav's candidature on September 29 along with its nominees for three other Legislative Council constituencies. Yadav is scheduled to file his nomination papers on October 5. He first entered the Bihar Legislative Council from the Patna Teachers' constituency in 1996 and has since won five consecutive elections from the seat. The Supreme Court record of the 1996 election confirms his victory in that contest. If re-elected, Yadav would begin his sixth consecutive term representing the constituency. Known for his outspoken interventions in the Legislative Council, Nawal Kishore Yadav has frequently raised issues concerning teachers and the education sector. His political work has particularly focused on teachers' salaries, service conditions and other education-related matters. Naval Kishore Yadav has claimed that he played an important role in efforts that resulted in an increase in teachers' salaries from Rs 6,000 to Rs 56,000. Speaking after receiving the nomination documents, Yadav expressed confidence in his support among voters in the Patna Teachers' constituency and said he hoped they would once again give him the opportunity to represent their interests in the Legislative Council. The Patna Teachers' seat is among the eight Graduate and Teachers' constituencies going to polls in Bihar. Voting is scheduled for October 23, while counting will take place on October 27. The nomination process has already been underway since September 29, and the candidates can file their nomination papers till October 6. The scrutiny of the nomination paper will take place on October 7, and candidates can withdraw their names on October 8. Yadav's re-nomination keeps him in the political contest for a constituency he has represented continuously since 1996.
Won't seek 2029 votes if Bihar teachers don't get 7th pay panel: Kishor
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Saturday said he would ot seek votes in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections if he fails to compel Bihar's NDA government to implement the recommendations of the seventh pay commission for teachers in the state. The former poll strategist, whose party is contesting all eight seats of the state legislative council where polls are due later this month, also urged voters to decide whom you trust more -- Prashant Kishor or Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, whom he called an uneducated criminal. Kishor was addressing a gathering in Saran district, where Independent MLC Afaq Ahmed, now in the fray as a Jan Suraaj Party candidate, filed his nomination papers from the Teachers constituency. Kishor, the Bankipur MLA, said, The voters here had blessed Afaq Ahmed in 2022, when he had my support, but we did not have a party organisation in place. Now, we have the entire paraphernalia. I admit that so far, I could not focus much on issues concernin
Bihar CM sets March 2027 deadline for Chakai ethanol plant
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 3 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday inspected the under-construction ethanol plant at Urwa village in Peterpahadi Panchayat of Chakai block in Jamui district and said the facility would become operational by March 2027. Choudhary arrived at the project site at around 12.15 p.m. and reviewed the ongoing construction work. The plant is being developed by Ankur Biochem and has been described by state officials and industry sources as Asias largest grain-based ethanol facility. The project has a proposed capacity of 750 kilolitres per day, according to project documents and recent reports. After inspecting the premises, the Chief Minister said construction was progressing rapidly and expressed confidence that the plant would begin operations by March 2027. During the inspection, representatives of the company raised three key requirements relating to road connectivity, electricity supply and security at the project site. Choudhary said these facilities were essential for the successful operation of a project of this scale and directed senior officials to accord priority to the demands. He instructed the administration to expedite work related to road construction, the proposed power-grid infrastructure and the establishment of a police outpost, while ensuring that the processes were not delayed by administrative procedures. The directions were aimed at ensuring that the necessary infrastructure is put in place before the plant becomes operational. Choudhary also spoke about the governments plans to develop Chakai as an industrial centre, including efforts to establish a steel hub in the region. He said a survey had already been conducted to assess the availability of land for the proposed development. According to the Chief Minister, the government is working on the infrastructure required to attract and support large industrial projects in the area. The proposed ethanol facility is expected to strengthen demand for agricultural produce and contribute to industrial activity in Jamui. Earlier project information placed the facility across a large site and envisaged grain-based ethanol production using crops such as maize and rice. Choudhary toured the plant premises in an e-rickshaw and reviewed different sections of the construction site. Bihar ministers Shreyasi Singh and Damodar Rawat, former minister Sumit Kumar Singh, MLA Savitri Devi, MLC Vijay Singh, former MLC Sanjay Singh, Jamui DM Naveen Kumar, SP Vishwajeet Dayal, SDM Saurav Kumar, DDC Shipra Vijay Choudhary, Munger Divisional Commissioner Prem Singh Meena, DIG Rakesh Kumar, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit and Industries Department Principal Secretary Vivek Kumar were among those present.
Bihar: Anant Singh backs Jan Suraaj candidate with Jan Ashirwad Yatra
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 3 (IANS) Amid the ongoing political activity surrounding the Bihar Legislative Council elections, JD(U) MLA Anant Singh of Mokama on Saturday embarked on a nearly 200-km-long Jan Ashirwad Yatra in support of Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduates constituency. The yatra began from Anant Singhs residence in Patna and passed through parts of Nalanda before proceeding towards Nawada. At several places, party workers and supporters gathered to welcome him, with slogans such as Anant Singh Zindabad and Chhote Sarkar Zindabad being raised. Supporters were also seen taking selfies with the JD(U) MLA. Bhojpuri singer-actor Gunjan Singh accompanied Anant Singh during the journey. Before setting out from Patna, Anant Singh said he was seeking the blessings of voters for Anuj Singh. The public is God; they are the masters. I have set out to seek their blessings for Anuj. I will travel as far as Nawada, he said. Asked whether he could reconsider his position in view of the JD(U)s official stand, Anant Singh ruled out any retreat. Without directly naming JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar, he said: Everyone knows what he has done for me. Anant Singh has publicly backed Anuj Singh despite the latter being a Jan Suraaj candidate and Neeraj Kumar being the JD(U)s official nominee from the Patna Graduates constituency. The JD(U) has said the matter is being examined within the party. The proposed route of the Jan Ashirwad Yatra includes Bakhtiyarpur, Harnaut and Bihar Sharif, followed by Pawapuri, Ghosrawan, Chhachhu Bigha, Katrisarai, Shahpur, Warsaliganj, Pakribarawan, Kauakol, Phuldi, Rupau, Roh and Kadirganj before reaching Nawada. The programme also includes garlanding ceremonies at Warsaliganj, the statue of B.R. Ambedkar in Narhat and the Jayaprakash Narayan Ashram in Hisua. The roadshow comes days after Anant Singh accompanied Anuj Singh during his nomination for the Patna Graduates constituency, further highlighting his public support for the Jan Suraaj candidate. Anuj Singh, a resident of Nawadas New Area locality, has been fielded by Jan Suraaj from the Patna Graduates constituency. He has studied at Modern English School, Ganauri Ramkali Teachers Training College and Triveni B.Ed. College. He holds a PhD in Resource Geography from Magadh University, which he obtained in 2011. According to details cited in reports about his candidature, Singh declared assets of around Rs 4.79 crore in his 2026 election affidavit. He was earlier associated with the Congress and later joined Jan Suraaj. Anant Singh backs Anuj Singh with Jan Ashirwad Yatra.
Bihar D.El.Ed Private College Merit List 2026 Out - Download List Online @ biharboardonline.org
BSEB has released the Bihar D.El.Ed private college 1st merit list 2026 for the 2026-28 session on 03 October 2026. Check how to download the merit list and allotment letter at bsebdeled.com.
Bihar Couple Among Three Electrocuted to Death by Illegal Farm Fence
A routine morning of farm work turned into a horrifying tragedy on Saturday when three people, including a married couple, were electrocuted to death after accidentally contacting an electrified barbed wire fence in Bihars Sitamarhi district. A fourth person sustained severe burn injuries and is currently battling for recovery at a local hospital. The incident [] The post Bihar Couple Among Three Electrocuted to Death by Illegal Farm Fence appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
